Dayvion
A masculine name of undetermined origin, possibly a blend of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 788 living Americans carry the first name Dayvion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dayvion today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dayvion births was 2008 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dayvion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
788
~ 1 in 434,967 Americans
Peak year
2008
60 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,328
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Dayvion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dayvion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 349 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dayvion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dayvion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dayvions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Michigan recorded the most babies named Dayvion, while Maryland, New York, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dayvion
The name Dayvion is a modern English variant of the name David, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. David is derived from the Hebrew word "דָּוִד" (Dawid), meaning "beloved" or "uncle." The name's popularity can be traced back to the biblical figure David, a prominent king of ancient Israel.
The name David has been widespread throughout the Christian world since the Middle Ages, with numerous variations emerging across different languages and cultures. The specific spelling "Dayvion" appears to be a relatively recent American creation, likely influenced by the trend of adding unique vowel combinations and consonant blends to traditional names.
While the name Dayvion itself does not have a long historical record, its connection to the biblical David provides a rich tapestry of references and associations. In the Old Testament, David is depicted as a heroic figure who slew the giant Goliath and later became the renowned king of Israel, renowned for his bravery, musical talents, and deep faith.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with a similar name was Davyd ap Gwilym, a renowned Welsh poet who lived from around 1315 to 1370. He is considered one of the greatest poets of medieval Wales and is known for his intricate cywyddau (a form of Welsh poetry) and his vivid descriptions of nature.
Another notable figure was David Brewster (1781-1868), a Scottish physicist, mathematician, and inventor. He is best known for his contributions to the study of optics, including the invention of the kaleidoscope and the discovery of the Brewster angle, a phenomenon related to the polarization of light.
In the religious realm, Saint David (circa 500-589) was a Welsh bishop and patron saint of Wales. He is renowned for his teachings, miracles, and the founding of a monastic community at St. David's in Pembrokeshire, which later became an important pilgrimage site.
More recently, Davey Crockett (1786-1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman, and politician who gained fame for his exploits on the frontier and his service in the Texas Revolution. His legendary adventures and mythical persona have made him an enduring figure in American folklore.
Dayvion, while a modern variation, carries the historical weight and significance of its ancient Hebrew root, evoking associations with bravery, faith, and a connection to the rich biblical and cultural traditions surrounding the name David.
People
Dayvion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dayvion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dayvion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dayvion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 788 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dayvion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 434,967 US residents.
Is Dayvion a common name?
We classify Dayvion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 796 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dayvion most popular?
The single biggest year for Dayvion was 2008, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dayvion is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dayvion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dayvion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.